By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the People’s Republic of China over the outbreak of the Wuhan Coronavirus.
President Buhari, who observed that the efforts by China at containing the spread of the deadly disease, had been exemplary, noted that standing with China during this difficult period is a duty to Nigeria as China had been very supportive of Nigeria.
A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, President Buhari expressed, optimism that the scourge should soon be over, considering the efforts directed at ending it.
“President Muhammadu Buhari extends his good wishes to President Xi Jinping and citizens of the People’s Republic of China during this trying time. China’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have been exemplary, as well as the country’s collaboration with international agencies and other countries on the matter.
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“President Buhari notes that China has been exceptionally supportive of Nigeria and Africa, and even more so in recent years; therefore, it is important to let China know that Nigeria and her citizens are also standing by them during this outbreak. With all the efforts being put in, we know that it is only a matter of time before this nightmare passes.
“President Buhari uses this opportunity to thank Nigerians for their hospitality towards the Chinese nationals in our midst, and for not letting the coronavirus outbreak create any disturbance or disrupt the peaceful coexistence between us and them.
“He prays that God will comfort the Chinese and others who have already lost family members and loved ones to the disease”, the statement said.
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